East Link Extension
Connecting the Eastside with reliable light rail

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In this alert: Weekend of Oct. 7-8 and weekday construction traffic impacts

Weekend of Oct. 7 – Oct. 8 Bellevue Way SE reduced to one lane and ramps to I-90 closed Utility relocation work will continue this weekend on Bellevue Way Southeast. Sound Transit's contractor plans…

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Reminder: Long-term closure on 110th Ave NE scheduled to begin Oct. 9

A Sept. 19 construction alert stated the closure would begin in early October. Since then, Oct. 9 has been identified as the targeted start date. On Monday Oct. 9, Sound Transit will begin a long-…

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East Link construction begins at Enatai Beach Park on Oct. 13

As early as Oct. 13, Sound Transit's contractor, Kiewit-Hoffman, will begin mobilizing construction equipment at Enatai Beach Park. Crews will use a portion of the existing park and parking area for…

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Reminder: Overnight Island Crest Way Ramp Closures, September 29 – October 1

Beginning as early as Friday September 29 through Sunday October 1, both east- and westbound Island Crest Way HOV on- and off-ramps will be closed during off-peak, nighttime hours. Crews will use…

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In this alert: Weekend of Sept. 30 - Oct. 1 and Weekday construction traffic impacts

Weekend of Sept. 30 – Oct. 1 Bellevue Way SE reduced to one lane and ramps to I-90 closed Utility relocation work will continue this weekend on Bellevue Way Southeast. Sound Transit's contractor…

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Upcoming I-90 Ramp and Lane Closures: September 21 – 23

Sound Transit’s contractors will be implementing various I-90 ramp and lane closures beginning as early as Thursday, September 21 and lasting until Saturday, September 23. These closures will impact…

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In this alert: Weekend closures of Bellevue Way Southeast; Weekend closure of 112th Ave SE; Weekday construction traffic impacts for next week

Weekend of September 23-24: Bellevue Way SE reduced to one lane and ramps to I-90 closed Utility relocation work will continue this weekend on Bellevue Way Southeast. Sound Transit's contractor…

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Long-term closure on 110th Ave NE scheduled to begin in October

This fall, Sound Transit will begin a long-term closure of a portion of 110th Avenue Northeast between Northeast 4th and Northeast 6th streets. The closure is needed to build the Link light rail…

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I-90 Nighttime Construction Begins As Early As September 18

Crews working for Sound Transit will begin overnight work on the I-90 floating bridge to prepare for post-tensioning work inside the pontoons. As early as Monday, September 18 and lasting until late…

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Weekend of Sept. 16-17: Bellevue Way SE reduced to one lane and ramps to I-90 closed

In this alert: Upcoming Bellevue Way SE weekend closure; construction traffic impacts in south Bellevue and tree removal along 112th Ave SE Weekend of Sept. 16-17: Bellevue Way SE reduced to one…